An Introduction To Form And Instrumentation: For The Use Of Beginners In Composition (1879)

""An Introduction To Form And Instrumentation: For The Use Of Beginners In Composition"" is a book written by William Alexander Barrett in 1879. The book is intended for beginners in the field of composition and aims to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of musical form and instrumentation. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the various forms of music, including simple and complex forms, and provides a detailed analysis of each form. The second part of the book focuses on instrumentation and covers a range of topics such as the characteristics of different instruments, their ranges, and the techniques used to write for them. Barrett's writing style is clear and concise, making the book easy to understand for beginners. The book is also filled with examples and exercises that help readers apply the concepts they have learned. Overall, ""An Introduction To Form And Instrumentation"" is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about musical composition. It provides a solid foundation for beginners and can be used as a reference book for more advanced composers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.